WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan's army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday (Jun 18), in a rare meeting that has sparked a renewed dispute with India over Trump's claim that he helped stop the recent war between the South Asian rivals. The meeting signals a potential thaw in US-Pakistan relations, which have been strained under both the Trump and Biden administrations as Washington increasingly prioritised ties with India to counter China. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said Trump hosted Munir after the army chief called for him to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for helping prevent a nuclear war.
Published at: 2025-06-18 21:55:46
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